Al Dhaid Date Festival will be returning for its sixth edition at Expo Al Dhaid on October 8th. With the return of this date festival, farmers, date producers, and palm owners will come together from across the UAE for four days. You can expect auctions, competitions, and activities, which aim to boost the market for locally produced dates. Here’s all you need to know about this development from Sharjah.
Al Dhaid Date Festival Returns In October
Al Dhaid Date Festival will make its return at Expo Al Dhaid on October 8th. It will be bringing together farmers, date palm growers and producers across the UAE. The festival will be running until October 11th, and it will feature a dedicated market that will showcase premium Emirati date varieties. This will be alongside auctions that will offer valuable prizes.
What Can You Expect From The Festival?
As revealed in a report by Gulf News, the event will bring together leading date and palm growers and agricultural experts. Not to mention, government entities, productive families and home-based businesses that are involved in cultivation will also be making their way to the event. There are plans for expert-led workshops that will focus on modern agricultural techniques. There will also be workshops on date palm care, organic farming, and sustainable practices that would give growers practical knowledge and exposure to new agricultural technologies.
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Folkloric Performances & More Planned For The Event
The date festival would bring different varieties of dates from across the UAE to Sharjah. This is being organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Some of the finest varieties of dates will be showcased during the programme. There are even plans for cultural and artistic activities along with traditional folkloric performances. Participants at the date festival can join the auction by completing the official registration form at the registration desk. They can submit the dates for classification and bait. Each participant will be allocated a table in their name, and they will have to attend in person or through a representative during the bidding.
Offering a chance to shoppers and visitors to explore a diverse selection of premium and commercial dates. So, with the date festival returning for a new edition, do take note of the upcoming event and make sure to drop by to get your hands on some of the finest varieties.
Where: Expo Al Dhaid, Sharjah
When: October 8th to 11th
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